Welcome to the Watersheds Canada Resource Library!
Here you will find a comprehensive collection of free educational resources dedicated to helping rural shoreline property owners, families, municipalities, lake groups, and educators protect their lakes and restore natural habitat. Explore guides, best practices, case studies, lesson plans, and tools to become a freshwater protector. All resources are freely shareable so please include them in a newsletter, on social media, or printed for a community booth!
Funding support thanks to Peterborough K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation, and S.M. Blair Family Foundation.
Blog Posts (Community Gardens) by Watersheds Canada
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to community gardening, including pollinators, native plants, and urban flora. The authors provide tips and information on how to support local ecosystems and promote sustainability. The blog also features guest posts and articles on related topics.
Blog Posts (Community Science)
This collection of blogs features various articles about community science. The authors discuss topics such as the importance of native plants, the impact of plastic pollution, and the benefits of natural shorelines. They also share tips and resources for creating wildlife habitat and reducing plastic waste.
Blog Posts (Fish Habitat) by Watersheds Canada
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to fish habitat. The articles provide information on how to create a resilient shoreline, the importance of aquatic vegetation, and ways to enhance fish habitat. The blogs also include references and resources for further learning.
Blog Posts (Invasive Species Management) by Watersheds Canada
The Watersheds Canada Blog is a collection of articles about environmental conservation, lake health, and shoreline restoration. The blog features articles on topics such as seed and genetic diversity, pollinators, and the importance of native plants. The authors discuss the impact of human activities on the environment and provide tips and advice on how to protect and restore lakes and shorelines. The blog also features personal stories of individuals who have participated in shoreline restoration programs and the benefits they have experienced.
Blog Posts (Natural Shorelines) by Watersheds Canada
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to shoreline conservation, including algae, vegetated riprap, septic systems, ticks, pollinators, and creating a resilient shoreline. The series highlights the importance of native plants, natural shorelines, and wildlife habitat in supporting local ecosystems and human enjoyment of freshwater areas.
Blog Posts (Stormwater Management) by Watersheds Canada
This collection of blogs covers various topics related to stormwater management. The authors provide tips and advice on how to create a resilient shoreline, support winter wildlife, and protect lakes from pollution and invasive species.
Blog Posts (Youth Engagement) by Watersheds Canada
This collection of blog posts shares information about youth engagement. The articles cover topics such as pollinator gardens, lake health, snake conservation, and the importance of nature for human health. The blogs also provide educational resources and tips for creating wildlife habitat and reducing plastic waste.
Building a Greener Future: Shining a Light on Community Green Audit and Retrofit Projects
One of the most impactful changes everyday people can make to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is upgrading the appliances that we use every day. This blog post highlights two faith communities in the Ottawa area that undertook such community green audit and retrofit projects: Trinity United Church and Ascension Anglican Church.
Choose your own adventure with the Ottawa Faith Community Capacity Building Program
This blog post highlights the Ottawa Faith Community Capacity Building Program, a collaboration between Greening Sacred Spaces and Watersheds Canada made to empower six faith communities with the ability to enhance their community through environmental projects. Bridging the gap between awareness and stewardship, the OFCCB will support and provide the resources needed to develop and lead a local environmental project.